Archive for June, 2012

Jun201221

Visit the Newberry Library during the Chicago Metro History Fair Blue Ribbon Student Exhibition to see the best history fair projects by students from dozens of Chicago area schools. It’s our 175 Days to Love Chicago pick for Monday, June 25!

Jun201221

Mary Mary closes out Chicago Gospel Music Festival with a headlining concert The free admission Chicago Gospel Music Festival will take place June 21-24, 2012 at Millennium Park, the Chicago Cultural Center, and its new home – in Chicago’s beautiful Bronzeville neighborhood. It’s our 175 Days to Love Chicago pick for Sunday, June 24!

Jun201221

Take advantage of one of the longest days of the year to sail Lake Michigan with Chicago Sailing’s Summer ‘Sailstice’, featuring games and food on the lakefront and boats available to charter all day long. It’s our breezy 175 Days to Love Chicago pick for Saturday, June 23!

Jun201221

Jo Jo, Frenchie Davis and Guinivere headline two days of music, food and shopping at Chicago Pride Fest, happening June 22 and 23. This celebration of LGBT Pride is our 175 Days to Love Chicago for Friday, June 21!

Jun201220

Celebrate Chicago’s 175th anniversary this year with 175 Days to Love Chicago, featuring the following events taking place over the next 10 days, June 20 – 29, 2012. From dining and shopping deals created exclusively for this celebration, to guided tours of the city and marquee special events, 175 Days to Love Chicago offers hundreds [...]

Jun201220

Katherine Dunham Celebrate the legacy of Chicago-born Katherine Dunham, a legendary dancer and choreographer who raised awareness of the cultures of the African diaspora. Be inspired by SpiritWing Dance Ensemble’s 14th Annual Katherine Dunham Tribute, a free admission dance performance, and our 175 Days to Love Chicago pick for Thursday, June 21.

Jun201213

An exhibition curated by Chicago’s Cultural Historian Tim Samuelson gives new insight into the early period of architect Frank Lloyd-Wright’s Career. Opening June 22, Wright’s Roots is our latest 175 Days to Love Chicago pick!